Tools for Courageous Conversations: Older Adult Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention.

This critically important conversation covers programs and resources across Northern New England that help older adults with substance misuse, mental health, and suicide prevention. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., and older people are especially vulnerable for a number of reasons. Talking about these topics is hard, and deeply ingrained ageist beliefs can get in the way of taking action. But we can shift our mindset and leverage simple, yet powerful tools and resources to save lives.  You’ll leave with concrete strategies to overcome the stigma of talking about substance misuse and suicide with older people.

Presenters

Greg Marley, Senior Clinical Director of Suicide Prevention, NAMI-Maine
Kirk Postlewaite, Director, Vermont Suicide Prevention Center
Anne Marie Olsen-Hayward, REAP Director, Seacoast Mental Health Center

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Presentation Slides